[Satire] ‘Sinners’ review: Ryan Coogler’s latest film is his best yet
- Director Ryan Coogler's film Sinners transports audiences to 1932 Clarksdale, Mississippi, for a 24-hour period.
- Twin brothers Smoke and Stack return from Chicago with liquor and ambition to open Club Juke in their hometown.
- The narrative blends historical epic, blues musical, and gangster film elements before shifting into a vampire story.
- The film runs 2 hours 18 minutes and features a musical score by composer Ludwig Göransson, a two-time Oscar winner.
- The arrival of suspicious white musicians at the juke joint triggers a sudden, bloody fight for survival against vampires.
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‘Sinners’ review: Horror, history, and Black American folklore combine for trailblazing cinema
The best kind of vampire films understand that there are worse things in society than blood-sucking monsters with fangs. The horror genre has often been a cinematic landscape exploring themes in our world that aren’t the most pleasant. When movies in this genre lean into this legacy with bold, imaginative storytelling, the result can often be compelling original stories that lure us in with terror and keep us captivated with the very human condi…
‘Sinners’, Coogler and Questions of Ownership
There was a time when Black creatives could simply be grateful for the opportunity to make something, but that wasn’t true freedom. True freedom is to make it, own it, and build a legacy from it, writes The Hollywood Reporter contributor Richard Newby.
‘Sinners’ Is A Worthy Blockbuster
For the entirety of his career so far, there has been some consternation over Ryan Coogler's gifts as a director. His major debut Fruitvale Station was admirable and exciting, but was also a classic first-time director indie film. Creed was a lightning-rod moment: the revitalization of a dormant and dead-seeming IP in Rocky, the comeback of Sylvester Stallone as serious actor, and the validation of both Coogler and his muse Michael B. Jordan as …
Sinners Movie - Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan, a name synonymous with versatility and talent, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. From his early days in television to his impressive film career, Jordan has consistently shown his ability to bring depth and authenticity to any role. His journey in the industry has been nothing short of inspiring, with each project highlighting his evolution as an actor. One of his latest projects, “Sinners,” is no exception. In this …
Listen To The Hypnotic Snippet Of Hailee Steinfeld's New Song For 'Sinners' Movie
Hailee Steinfeld is no stranger to stealing scenes in movies, but her latest role in Ryan Coogler's Sinners is full of sexy and horrifying moments that'll leave audiences begging for more. Plus, she'll be starring alongside Michael B. Jordan (Creed and Black Panther)!Should we start an early petition for a ‘Dangerous’ music video?Based on clips floating around the internet, this historical horror is set to provide a stage for both of their bewit…
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